How to Pronounce Think

To pronounce "think", say THINK — one syllable, IPA /θɪŋk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

5

Letters

/θɪŋk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “think”

"think" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with link and shrink, if that helps it stick.

What does think mean?

noun

  1. An act of thinking; consideration (of something).

    “I'll have a think about that and let you know.”

verb

  1. To ponder, to go over in one's head.

    “Idly, the detective thought what his next move should be.”

  2. To communicate to oneself in one's mind, to try to find a solution to a problem.

    “I thought for three hours about the problem and still couldn’t find the solution.”

Synonyms

guess

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Words that rhyme with think

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

linkshrinkblinkpinkclinkhoodwinkbrinkfinkdrinkprecinctsinkrethink

Related words

cerebratecogitateconsidersupposeguessmeanconceiveimagine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "think"?▾

"Think" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "think"?▾

The IPA transcription of "think" is /θɪŋk/.

What does "think" mean?▾

Think: An act of thinking; consideration (of something).

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